Testudines

The leatherback sea turtle, a singular species in the Dermochelyidae family, is the largest turtle on Earth. Known scientifically as Dermochelys coriacea, it boasts a unique leathery…

The chicken turtle, Deirochelys reticularia, a singular species in its genus, captivates with its unique morphology and ecological adaptability. Native to the southeastern United States…

Green sea turtles, part of the Cheloniidae family, include one species, Chelonia mydas. Their streamlined bodies, olive to dark brown carapaces, and paddle-like flippers define their appearance…

Testudines (turtles and tortoises) are cold-blooded vertebrates in the class Reptilia. Their most distinctive feature is their shell, which consists of a domed carapace (upper shell) and a flattened plastron (lower shell), fused by bridges on each side…